Snapper LE3171R, LE3191R, LE3191E Auger Belt Cable Adjustment, Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug.

4.1AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT When operating machine release the auger clutch control. The auger should come to a complete stop in 5 seconds. If the auger does not come to a complete stop in the required time, check and adjust belt tension. Inspect belt frequently for signs of excessive wear. Observe drive belt for slippage due to wear when operating machine. If slippage does occur adjust as follows.

4.1.1. AUGER BELT CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1.Measure control cable extension from a relaxed position to full extended position. Move control lever against handle. Measure the overall length of the spring. The length of the cable spring should increase by 1/2” to 3/4” when the clutch control is depressed. See Figure 4.1.

 

AUGER CLUTCH

CABLE SPRING

CONTROL

 

SHOULD EXTEND

UPPER

1/2” TO 3/4”

 

HANDLE

RELAXED

 

JAM

NUT

CABLE

HOUSINGEXTENDED

4.1.2. AUGER BELT IDLER PULLEY ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: To adjust the idler pulley and properly tension the auger belt, the auger control cable adjustment must first be loosened as described in the following step. Cable adjustment must be checked after completing the idler pulley adjustment.

1.Loosen jam nut at the upper end of cable. Hold threaded end of cable and then turn metal housing of cable counter clockwise until threaded portion of cable is extracted from metal housing. Reinstall 1/2” of the threaded portion of cable back into metal housing. Retighten jam nut.

2.Remove belt cover. See Figure 4.2

REMOVE COVER FOR

IDLER PULLEY

ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE 4.1

2.Loosen jam nut at the upper end of cable. Hold threaded end of cable and then turn cable clockwise until correct extension is achieved. Retighten jam nut.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT over tighten cable. The control cable must have slack for the auger brake to function properly. If the auger control cannot be properly adjusted, belt adjustment and/or replacement will be required. Refer to Section “Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment”.

FIGURE 4.2

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